US Bridges

Rt J E over Sulphur CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 26 T 50 N R 17 W · Structure no. 7989

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Sulphur CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Sulphur CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesSulphur CR
LocationS 26 T 50 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10522, -92.75708
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic198 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Sulphur CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Sulphur CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Sulphur CR carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Sulphur CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Sulphur CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.